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    World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide. Some key signs and symptoms of mental illness include feeling sad or down, extreme mood changes, excessive worries or fears, and problems with sleep. Certain life experiences like trauma, medical conditions, and family history can increase the risk of developing a mental illness. To help prevent symptoms, one should pay attention to warning signs, get medical care routinely, seek help when needed, take good care of themselves through healthy habits, and maintain social support systems.

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    World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide. Some key signs and symptoms of mental illness include feeling sad or down, extreme mood changes, excessive worries or fears, and problems with sleep. Certain life experiences like trauma, medical conditions, and family history can increase the risk of developing a mental illness. To help prevent symptoms, one should pay attention to warning signs, get medical care routinely, seek help when needed, take good care of themselves through healthy habits, and maintain social support systems.

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    World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide. Some key signs and symptoms of mental illness include feeling sad or down, extreme mood changes, excessive worries or fears, and problems with sleep. Certain life experiences like trauma, medical conditions, and family history can increase the risk of developing a mental illness. To help prevent symptoms, one should pay attention to warning signs, get medical care routinely, seek help when needed, take good care of themselves through healthy habits, and maintain social support systems.

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    OCTOBER 8TH, 2020.

    WELLNESS THURSDAY
    MENTAL HEALTH
    World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall
    objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing
    efforts in support of mental health. This year's theme set by the World Federation for
    Mental Health is 'mental health for all.
    “Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities,
    can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a
    contribution to his or her community.”

    Symptoms
    Signs and symptoms of mental illness can vary, depending on the disorder, circumstances and other
    factors. Mental illness symptoms can affect emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
    Examples of signs and symptoms include:
    Examples of signs and symptoms include:
    Feeling sad or down
    Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
    Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
    Extreme mood changes of highs and lows
    Withdrawal from friends and activities
    Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping
    Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or hallucinations
    Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
    Trouble understanding and relating to situations and to people
    Problems with alcohol or drug use
    Major changes in eating habits
    Sex drive changes
    Excessive anger, hostility or violence
    Suicidal thinking

    Sometimes symptoms of a mental health disorder appear as physical problems, such as stomach pain, back
    pain, headaches, or other unexplained aches and pains.

    Risk factors
    Certain factors may increase your risk of developing a mental illness, including:
    A history of mental illness in a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling
    Stressful life situations, such as financial problems, a loved one's death or a divorce
    An ongoing (chronic) medical condition, such as diabetes
    Brain damage as a result of a serious injury (traumatic brain injury), such as a violent blow to the head
    Traumatic experiences, such as military combat or assault
    Use of alcohol or recreational drugs
    A childhood history of abuse or neglect
    Few friends or few healthy relationships
    A previous mental illness
    OCTOBER 8TH, 2020.

    WELLNESS THURSDAY
    MENTAL HEALTH
    Prevention
    There's no sure way to prevent mental illness. However, if you have a mental illness,
    taking steps to control stress, to increase your resilience and to boost low self-esteem
    may help keep your symptoms under control. Follow these steps:
    Pay attention to warning signs. Work with your doctor or therapist to learn what might
    trigger your symptoms. Make a plan so that you know what to do if symptoms return.
    Contact your doctor or therapist if you notice any changes in symptoms or how you feel.
    Consider involving family members or friends to watch for warning signs.
    Get routine medical care. Don't neglect checkups or skip visits to your primary care provider, especially if you
    aren't feeling well. You may have a new health problem that needs to be treated, or you may be experiencing
    side effects of medication.
    Get help when you need it. Mental health conditions can be harder to treat if you wait until symptoms get
    bad. Long-term maintenance treatment also may help prevent a relapse of symptoms.
    Take good care of yourself. Sufficient sleep, healthy eating and regular physical activity are important. Try to
    maintain a regular schedule. Talk to your primary care provider if you have trouble sleeping or if you have
    questions about diet and physical activity.

    Looking after your mental health at work


    Talk about your feeling - Talking about your feelings can help you maintain your mental health and deal with
    times when you feel troubled.Identify someone you feel comfortable with and who will be supportive at work.
    You may want to think about what you want to disclose, who to and when a good time and place to do this
    could be.
    Keep active -Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and can help you concentrate, sleep, and look and
    feel better.
    Eat well - What we eat can affect how we feel both immediately and in the longer term. A diet that is good
    for your physical health is also good for your mental health.
    Do not drink / Drink sensibly -Most people don't drink at work.Be careful with work functions that include
    drinking. Some people drink when they feel anxious. They may drink too much and end up behaving in a way
    they'd rather not, which will increase feelings of anxiety in the medium to long term.
    Keep in touch - Relationships are key to our mental health. Working in a supportive team is hugely important
    for our mental health at work.Try and make sure you maintain your friendships and family relationships even
    when work is intense – a work–life balance is important.
    Ask for help - We all sometimes get tired or overwhelmed by how we feel or when things don’t go to
    plan.Talk to a wellness champion, a doctor , a counselor or someone you trust
    Take a break - A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health. It could be a five-
    minute pause from what you are doing. Sleep is also an essential to our mental health. Listen to your body.
    Without good sleep, our mental health suffers and our concentration goes downhill.
    Do something you're good at -Enjoying yourself can help beat stress. Doing an activity you enjoy probably
    means you’re good at it, and achieving something boosts your self-esteem.
    Accept who you are - Be proud of who you are.Feeling good about yourself boosts your confidence to learn
    new skills, visit new places and make new friends. Good self-esteem helps you cope when life takes a difficult
    turn.
    Care for others - Caring for others is often an important part of keeping up relationships with people close to
    you.

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